Artemis Zutikako lanpara by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Argiztapen Produktu eta Lanparen Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaArgiztapena· 2026

Artemis Zutikako lanpara

by Attiq Ahmed

Client: Turning Tables

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Argiztapena Category

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The Design

About Artemis Zutikako lanpara

Artemis egur erretakoz eta metalezkoz egindako zutikako lanpara bat da. Lanparak bertikalki artikulatutako forma du, egonkortasunerako pisua duen oinarri batetik gora egiten duena. Egur kiskaliaren akabera Shou Sugi Ban erretze-teknikaren bidez lortzen da, zeinak iraunkortasuna hobetzen eta materialaren beta eta sakontasuna agerian uzten baititu. Hiru hostoko formako pantaila batek argia modu uniformean barreiatzen du, eta pizteko-itzaltzeko etengailu sinple batek lanpara kontrolatzen du. Forma Mughal arkitekturako kupulak koroatzen dituzten errematetatik hartua dago. Lanparak 72 hazbeteko altuera eta 22 hazbeteko diametroa ditu.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Artemis Zutikako lanpara Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Artemis Zutikako lanpara oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Artemis Zutikako lanpara zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Artemis Floor Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece crafted from burnt wood and metal, defined by a vertically articulated form and a weighted, grounded base. The charred wood finish enhances durability while revealing material depth and texture. A trileaf-shaped lampshade softens and diffuses light evenly, while the restrained geometry balances craft and precision, allowing the lamp to function as both an ambient light source and a standalone object of design integrity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height 72”
Diameter 22”
Tags: Artemis, burntwood, charred wood, Shisham, floor lamp, Sculptural lighting, Craft As Inquiry, Material poetry, contemporary craft, Pakistani design, modern craft, design as process, hand made design
Production Technology: Materials:
Indian Rose Wood
Metal
Techniques:
Wood lathe turning
Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese wood burning)
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was achieving a precise balance between proportion and stability within a slender vertical form. Referencing historical Mughal finials required careful scaling to avoid literal replication while maintaining visual hierarchy. Structurally, the lamp demanded a weighted base and refined transitions to ensure stability without compromising elegance, requiring multiple iterations to align form, balance, and functional performance.
Research: The research was exploratory and practice-based, aiming to translate architectural heritage into a functional object. The objective was to study proportion, balance, and symbolic form. The methodology involved visual study, sketching, and material trials. Tools included drawings, scale mock-ups, and prototypes. The process was designer-led. Results refined stability and form. Insights showed heritage can inform contemporary design, impacting craft practice and product identity.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from Mughal architecture, specifically the finials crowning domes, studied for their proportions, vertical hierarchy, and symbolic grounding. The project translates these historic forms into a contemporary object through material experimentation with burnt wood and metal, using controlled charring to enhance durability while retaining a clear architectural lineage and crafted precision.
Project Duration: The project commenced in September 2025 and progressed through both design development and fabrication over an estimated period of 20–24 days. Fabrication was completed in October 2025, culminating in a fully realized prototype that reflects the intended design intent and material exploration
Operation Flow: The lamp is operated by a simple on-off switch, allowing light to gently diffuse through the shade while the sculpted base remains visually stable. Its tall, balanced form guides the eye upward, creating a calm presence in a room. The layered base ensures stability, while the dark finish reduces visual clutter, helping the light feel warmer and more focused in everyday use.
Image Credits: Muhammad Ibrahim Butt